Trump’s Pragmatic Shift: What a Second Term Could Mean for Africa
A second Trump administration may pursue a more “transactional and pragmatic” approach to Africa, emphasizing economic interests over cultural or political issues. According to the former president’s supporters, Trump will aggressively counter Chinese influence on the continent and secure African supply chains for critical minerals essential to green energy technologies. Former officials, like J. Peter […]
Ivory Coast Gains Key IMF Seat as Sub-Saharan Africa Expands Influence
Ivory Coast’s Wautabouna Ouattara has assumed a newly created role on the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) executive board, marking the third seat for Sub-Saharan Africa. This position brings the board’s membership to 25, reflecting a strategic effort to amplify Africa’s influence in global financial policymaking. Consequently, Africa’s 54 countries, comprising 18% of the global population, […]
Zambia’s New Mining Strategy to Focus Only on Future Projects
Zambia’s new mining strategy that will see it secure a minimum 30% stake for the government in future critical minerals projects will not affect existing mining operations or exploration activities, according to senior government official Jito Kayumba. Kayumba, an advisor to President Hakainde Hichilema, clarified that the policy applies solely to over 40 permits reserved […]
Russia-Zimbabwe Expedition Unveils Geological and Environmental Insights
Russia and Zimbabwe have successfully conducted their first joint geological mission, involving experts and students from the University of Zimbabwe and the Russian State University for Geological Prospecting. The expedition focused on the Magondi belt in northwest Zimbabwe, a region rich in geological insights, where the team collected rock samples and made paleontological discoveries. This […]
Ethiopia’s Fragile Peace: Challenges Persist in Tigray and Beyond Despite Peace Accord
Nearly two years after Ethiopia’s Tigray peace agreement, many in the region feel the truce has not delivered lasting stability. The Pretoria Agreement, signed in November 2022, ended active fighting between Tigray’s forces and the Ethiopian government, but residents and experts report continued suffering, displacement, and unfulfilled commitments. As a result, many of the region’s […]
Patrice Motsepe Sued for $195m Over Alleged Non-Compete Breach in Tanzania
South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe and several companies associated with him, including African Rainbow Minerals (ARM), are facing a $195 million lawsuit from Tanzania’s Pula Group over the alleged breach of a non-compete agreement. Pula claims that Motsepe’s companies violated confidentiality terms by investing in Evolution Energy Minerals, an Australian competitor operating near Pula’s graphite […]
WHO Report Highlights Progress and Challenges in Africa’s Fight Against Tuberculosis
The World Health Organization’s 2024 Global Tuberculosis Report has revealed that the fight against TB worldwide has shown progress and significant challenges, with African countries showing varied results. According to the report, TB remains prevalent in high-poverty areas like Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo, which account for a large portion of global cases […]
Britain’s Foreign Secretary Reframes Reparations Debate During Trip to Nigeria
British Foreign Secretary David Lammy has reiterated the UK government’s stance on reparations for slavery, stating that it is “not about the transfer of cash.” Speaking during a recent visit to Nigeria, he acknowledged the horrors of slavery but expressed that people are more concerned with building a positive future. Lammy, himself a descendant of […]
Starlink Halts New Subscriptions in Nairobi Amid Network Overload
Starlink has suspended new subscriptions in Nairobi and five surrounding regions—Kiambu, Machakos, Narok, Murang’a, and Nakuru—due to network overload. The Elon Musk-owned company stated that the pause became necessary because Nairobi and the five regions are at network capacity due to high demand. As a result, there isn’t enough bandwidth to support new users in […]
Moroccan Exhibition Showcases Artifacts from the Ancient Port City of Chellah
An exhibition at Morocco’s central bank museum, the Bank Al-Maghrib Museum, spotlights the ancient port city of Chellah, near Rabat, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a rich historical tapestry. Chellah, believed to have been established by the Phoenicians and later a significant Roman outpost, holds relics from multiple civilizations, including Amazigh and Arab influences. […]
